Winnipeg’s seasonal bike routes to take effect this weekend
The city said Friday that it's installing new signage indicating reduced speeds on four local streets as part of its 2024 seasonal bike route program.
Traffic
May 3
Winnipeg links up with free global bike registration network
Winnipeg is hoping to cut down on bike theft this spring by encouraging local cyclists to use a free registration service.
Traffic
Apr 29
Where are the scooters? Edmonton says delayed deployment will be worth the wait
E-scooters and bikes will return — by this time in 2023, Bird and Lime had already been out for a month — but the city says they likely won't be available until the end of May.
Consumer
May 2
Man on e-bike struck and killed by truck in Toronto
Toronto police said emergency crews were called to the area of Avenue Road and Elgin Avenue, north of Bloor Street West, at 1:23 p.m. Tuesday.
Canada
Apr 30
B.C. rolling out online anti-bike theft tool provincewide
Project 529 works by encouraging owners to register their bike details and personal information with an online database.
Crime
Apr 30
‘Bicycle nazis’: Winnipeg city councillor taking heat after committee meeting comment
Tuesday, Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt referred to Bike Winnipeg delegates as "bicycle nazis" during a Public Works Committee meeting, and is now facing backlash.
Politics
Apr 10
E-bike rider dead after single-vehicle crash in East Hamilton
Hamilton police say the crash happened on a stretch of Glen Valley Drive on Monday afternoon. The e-bike rider was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and later died.
Traffic
Apr 16
Motorcyclist dies after being thrown from bike in crash south of Montreal
The motorcyclist was seriously injured after he was ejected from his bike in Longueuil on Tuesday evening. He was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Crime
Apr 10
10-year-old girls approached by Guelph woman, offered bikes, police say
Guelph police say the woman told the three girls they were pretty and told them she had bicycles for them to play with in her backyard.
Crime
Apr 11
No injuries after transit bus catches fire in Burnaby
Burnaby RCMP said members of its bike section came across the flaming bus just after 9 a.m. near Hurst Street and Sussex Avenue.
Fire
May 3
Montreal electric car show exhibits industry’s advancement
The Montreal Electric Vehicle show exhibits the variety of vehicles available, including scooters, bikes, and cars. Industry leaders are present to showcase new developments.
Canada
Apr 20
Pickleball courts to proceed as part of Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in Peterborough
After a lengthy discussion on Monday, 16 new pickleball courts will be constructed at the McDonnel Street park, along with a specialized bike path and expanded skateboard area.
Canada
Apr 9
$850K worth of e-bikes stolen from container on Annacis Island
The owner of e-bike company Biktrix says $850,000 worth of e-bikes were stolen from a warehouse in Delta, B.C.
Crime
Mar 24
Small Sask. business victim of theft, $500K in electric bikes allegedly stolen
A Saskatoon small business owner of Biktrix is a recent victim of theft that costed the company $500,000 in losses.
Crime
Mar 27
New carriages coming to Metrolinx GO trains as part of bike rules review
Metrolinx is adding eight bike carriages to its network amidst an exposition in the number of bikes and e-bikes coming in and out of Toronto on its GO trains.
Canada
Mar 22
Best affordable bikes and accessories for every age group
Looking for a new bike? What kind of lock will keep your wheels safe? Here’s what you need to get biking this spring.
The Curator
Mar 11
Lethbridge cycling advocates hail bike paths’ benefits as city pauses removal decision
The move to halt any new bike lanes -- and possibly remove the existing ones -- was brought forward by Coun. Rajko Dodic.
Politics
Mar 12
Winnipeg cops probing Sept 2023 homicide seek identity of man seen on bike
Winnipeg police have released a picture of a man that they say was taken around the time of a fatal shooting last September in the 200 block of College Avenue.
Crime
Mar 20
Metrolinx moves to ban some e-bikes from GO trains over battery-fire worries
The provincial transit agency Metrolinx is preparing to ban certain e-bikes with non-certified batteries from the GO train network amidst safety concerns.
Canada
Mar 13
Two Kelowna residents to bike across Canada in aid of mental health
Kelowna residents Joe Elsey and Will Evans have launched a project called “Bloody Long Ride.”
Lifestyle
Mar 15
